You’re getting married! Congratulations!! I am a special education teacher by day, but my true calling is joining together two people who love each other. I live in the Phoenix area with my husband, three children, and three free-spirited dogs. Over the past six years, I have very proudly officiated over 100 beautiful and unique wedding and vow renewal ceremonies.

I will gladly travel to your site in the metro Phoenix area to officiate your wedding. Popular locations I have officiated in the past include public parks, gardens, waterfronts, roof-decks, restaurants, hotels, lofts, private homes, and reception halls.

I would be happy to customize your wedding vows for you, or you may use your own. You may want a tiny wedding or elopement, or a grand celebration; You may wish to integrate a prayer and blessing or have no religion at all. I am excited to hear what you have in mind.

My honorarium ranges between $200- $250. This fee includes unlimited phone and email correspondence, personalized wedding vows, the punctual performance of your marriage ceremony, and the prompt and proper filing of your marriage license. The Clerk then mails the official certificate to you. If you are a public service person (military *, teacher, etc.), please speak up! I am proud to offer discounts. I proudly support civil rights. To inquire, please contact me:

Hamilton.Anissa@gmail.com

520.705.3814

Thank you for visiting.

Ani Hamilton, Phoenix, Arizona

If you exchange vows in the City of Maricopa, I will officiate for $100.

SOME COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DOES IT WORK?

To start, we set up a time to talk so that I can get a feel for what you and your fiancé are looking for in a ceremony. I will ask you questions about your ceremony, how you met, and your history as a couple. Usually, this conversation is in the form of a phone call. Most couples are comfortable working with me after the initial phone call, since time is valuable and planning a wedding takes a great deal of time. However, if you prefer to meet in person, we can arrange for that, too. Once I create your vows, I will email them to you. You are welcome (and encouraged) to make as many changes as you would like. You might be happy with the vows immediately, or you might want to go back and forth several times before you get the warm, happy feeling you are looking for!

HOW DO YOU BASE YOUR FEES?

My fees are based largely on location. The further the traveling distance, the higher the fee will be. I live in the Ahwatukee/Chandler/Maricopa area. Fees are also influenced in part by the ceremony itself; longer ceremonies might cost more, however it is the location that really has the most affect on the pricing.

DO YOU ATTEND REHEARSALS?

I typically do not attend rehearsals. I realized some time ago that it is more resourceful for me to arrive at the ceremony a half hour in advance and speak with a member of the wedding party, or the DJ at that time. This also allows me to keep my honorarium among the more affordable in the Phoenix area.

WHEN WILL YOU ARRIVE TO THE CEREMONY?

I typically arrive to the ceremony a half hour before it begins. This allows me time to help out with any last minute details (there is always a missing bouquet of flowers or a lost set of keys to be located!), and to find out where and when to take my place (as stated above). If you would prefer that I arrive earlier than that, please just let me know.

WHAT ABOUT DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT?

I don't take deposits. I prefer to take payment immediately after the ceremony - we will sign the marriage license (hooray!!!), and I can take payment then.

Reviews

* A Story

My grandfather was a Pearl Harbor survivor, and the best man I ever knew. He was kind and strong, brave and gentle. One year, he returned to Pearl Harbor for an anniversary celebration with his wife. They woke up in their hotel room one morning and he told her he was going down to the local market to get some fruit for breakfast.

At the market, he picked out some bananas, pineapples, oranges, and a loaf of bread. He approached the clerk to pay for his groceries, and the clerk, a young 18-year-old, said, "I'm sorry, sir, but I can't take your money." My grandfather was offended by this and questioned him. "Why can't you take my money? I just want to buy some groceries." The clerk went on to explain that his supervisor informed all of the employees in the store that they are not to take any money from any of the Pearl Harbor survivors who were visiting that week. All of the groceries were free, and it was their way of thanking the Survivors for their service and bravery.

My grandfather passed away on December 31, 2007. He died just as he lived - peacefully and quietly.

Now it is my turn to honor him. If you are active military, and facing deployment, and want to marry your loved one before you leave, I will officiate your wedding for free, minus gas for travel. It is my way of saying thank you, and for paying back my grandfather for the honorable service gave to our country.